Williamston, NC

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2023 Population

5,157

1.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.9

3.52% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

30.6%

6.79% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$40,556

1.52% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$108,900

4.91% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,281

0.795% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Williamston, NC had a population of 5.16k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $40,556. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Williamston, NC declined from 5,224 to 5,157, a −1.28% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,182 to $40,556, a −1.52% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williamston, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%).

None of the households in Williamston, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Williamston, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Williamston, NC was $108,900, and the homeownership rate was 51.8%.

Most people in Williamston, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamston, NC was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Williamston, NC is home to a population of 5.16k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.64% of Williamston, NC residents were born outside of the country (136 people).

In 2023, there were 1.21 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.48k people) in Williamston, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.04k White (Non-Hispanic) and 316 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Williamston, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Williamston, NC was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Williamston, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamston, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.48k ± 405
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.04k ± 368
Two+ (Hispanic)
316 ± 176

6.26%

Hispanic Population

323 people

6.26% of the people in Williamston, NC are hispanic (323 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Williamston, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

2.64%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

136 people

2.99%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

156 people

As of 2023, 2.64% of Williamston, NC residents (136 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamston, NC was 2.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Williamston, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
193 ± 186
Vietnam
81 ± 66
Gulf War (2001-)
52 ± 61

Williamston, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Williamston, NC employs 2.28k people. The largest industries in Williamston, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (408 people), Accommodation & Food Services (389 people), and Educational Services (313 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($55,789), Educational Services ($45,102), and Manufacturing ($36,996).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.28k

2023 Value

± 458

0.795%

1 Year growth

± 28.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Williamston, NC grew at a rate of 0.795%, from 2.26k employees to 2.28k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamston, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (430 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (274 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (213 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamston, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.28k

2023 Value

± 458

0.795%

1 Year growth

± 28.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Williamston, NC grew at a rate of 0.795%, from 2.26k employees to 2.28k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamston, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (408 people), Accommodation & Food Services (389 people), and Educational Services (313 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williamston, NC, though some of these residents may live in Williamston, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,142

Median earning men ± $6,277

$34,034

Median earning women ± $5,929

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($95,469), Manufacturing ($67,204), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,789), Manufacturing ($36,506), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($35,174).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Williamston, NC was $108,900 in 2023, which is 0.359 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $103,800 to $108,900, a 4.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Williamston, NC is 51.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Williamston, NC have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Williamston, NC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$108,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,555

$1,252

Median Property Taxes

±$314

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Williamston, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Williamston, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.8%

Homeownership

2023

69.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 51.8% of the housing units in Williamston, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Williamston, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9702
Census Tract 9703

The following map shows all of the places in Williamston, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,556

Median Household Income

± $12,096

2.42k

Number of Households

± 416

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.42k households in Williamston, NC declined from $40,556 from the previous year's value of $41,182.

The following chart displays the households in Williamston, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamston, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.2%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Walked (10.3%)

In 2023, 67.2% of workers in Williamston, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who walked to work (10.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamston, NC have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Williamston, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Williamston, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Williamston, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Williamston, NC have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamston, NC (1.54k out of 5.03k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williamston, NC is Black, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.7% of the population of Williamston, NC has health coverage, with 32.1% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 2.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Martin County, NC see 2464 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.16% decrease from the previous year (2493 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3626 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 946 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Martin County, NC.

2,464 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Martin County, NC

Primary care physicians in Martin County, NC see an average of 2,464 patients per year. This represents a 1.16% decrease from the previous year (2,493 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Martin County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 13.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.1% were men and 56.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.26%

Uninsured

32.1%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

2.01%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williamston, NC declined by 14.7% from 8.52% to 7.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Williamston, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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